Job Title
Project Engineer - MSO
Ref #
59251
Date posted
Friday, July 3, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
McLaren Special Operations
Department
Operations
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
Coordinate engineering activity across MSO programmes, ensuring timely, on‑scope delivery. Own product structure, engineering records, test planning and supplier delivery while supporting cross-functional stakeholders with clear, actionable information.
What You'll Do
  • Plan, track and report engineering deliverables, milestones and programme risks. 
  • Lead Engineering Release activities and maintain MSO-responsible BoMs Create, coordinate and manage engineering test plans (DVP) and capture results. Record concerns, drive root cause analysis and manage resolution of issues raised during build or in the field. 
  • Work with the supply chain to secure on time delivery of components and technical data. 
  • Maintain design guides, technical specifications and test specifications; support DFMEA and related activities. 
  • Provide technical input to support Design Engineers. 
  • Chair engineering meetings, produce clear action focused minutes and ensure decisions are implemented. 
  • Support Product Data Management processes and ensure accurate BOMs and engineering records
What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or related engineering discipline. 
  • Experience in motorsport or OEM vehicle programmes, ideally low volume/high performance. 
  • Understanding of engineering release processes, configuration management and BOM control. 
  • Experience with DVPs, DFMEAs and engineering test plans an advantage. 
  • Practical knowledge of CAD deliverables and ability to review/check models and drawings. 
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally. 
  • Organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:
  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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